Great beaches in Ireland

Arklow South Beach Arklow South Beach in Arklow Town is a sandy beach lined with rocks.

Dunmoran Beach Dunmoran Beach is a sandy beach with sand dunes as its backdrop. Though not formally designated, a proposed National ...

Murrough Beach This beach can be reached via the Murrough Car Park, near the port access bridge at the north end of Wicklow town. It...

Forty Foot Bathing Place The Forty Foot, a historical bathing pool on the southern tip of Dublin Bay, is easily reached by a brief walk from t...

Trá na Reilige, An Cheathrú Rua Trá na Reilige is a small sandy beach, about 50m long, situated 2km from An Cheathrú Rua village. The road leading to...

Trá na mBan, An Spidéal Trá na mBan is a diverse bathing location with a blend of rocky and sandy terrain that becomes submerged at high tide...

Ardnahinch Ardnahinch Beach is situated near Shanagarry in Co Cork, offering stunning views of Ballycotton and the Island lighth...

Seapoint Seapoint Beach is a sandy and gently sloping beach with rocky areas along its coastline. For the safety of swimmers, ...

Portnablagh Portnablagh beach is a small sandy beach in Ireland, confined by Portnablagh pier and a headland. It supports wildlif...

Carrigaholt Carrigaholt Bay's western shore hosts its bathing area.

Carrickfinn Carrickfinn is a spacious beach with a strong dune system situated in Gweedore Bay, a Natural Heritage Area hosting d...

Garrylucas, White Strand Garrylucas beach has a gentle slope and is surrounded by rocky cliffs. It faces southwest and is often exposed to har...

Cadogans strand, Schull Cadogan's Strand is a 250m long sheltered beach near Schull town in Co Cork.

Shelley Banks Shelly Banks beach can be found at the tip of Southbank Road.

Portsalon Portsalon Beach is a sandy beach situated along the Swilly Estuary, bounded by Knockalla headland to the south and fl...

The Cove Greystones A cove with a shingle beach can be found south of Greystones Marina, set amidst a rocky foreshore. Access can be gain...

Kilcoole Beach Kilcoole Beach can be accessed by Sea Road to the east of Kilcoole. This expansive shoreline is composed of gravel.

White Strand, Caherciveen White Strand is a small sandy cove facing west, approximately 450m long. It is protected from the Atlantic's waves by...

Renvyle Renvyle, also called White Strand or Trá Bán, is a stunning sandy beach in Co Galway, facing north. The area boasts a...

Cullenstown Cullenstown beach faces south and is a sandy beach located on the western edge of the River Muck's entrance to the sea.

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